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Spanish king hails World Cup heroes as celebration tour begins

Spain’s World Cup winners were hailed by the country’s king on Monday in Madrid after returning from the United States with the game’s most desired trophy in tow. King Felipe VI and the royal family met the Spanish delegation, led by captain Rodri and coach Luis de la Fuente, at Zarzuela Palace before the players continue their journey into the ...

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Dhaka calls for stronger institutions to save lives on roads

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has called for stronger institutions, coordinated implementation and greater accountability to accelerate global efforts to reduce road traffic deaths and serious injuries. The minister made the call while co-chairing a multi-stakeholder panel session at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, held in recognition of Bangladesh’s leadership in improving road ...

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London firms warn of widening AI skills gap

London’s biggest employers have warned that firms across the capital are struggling to find the skills they need as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market. The plan, drawn up by an AI steering committee convened by the business group BusinessLDN and Deloitte, calls on the mayor of London, the government and businesses to do more to prepare Londoners for AI-driven ...

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Madonna, BTS and Bieber bring star power to World Cup halftime show

Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley on Sunday in the first halftime show at a World Cup final. Madonna kicked off the Super Bowl-style show, one of several American elements added to this year’s tournament, with a performance of her 2000 hit single “Music.” Wearing a pink corset and sporty jacket,she emerged from the ...

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2 more children with measles symptoms die in Sylhet

At least two more children with measles symptoms have died in Sylhet. Mohammad Nur-e-Alam Shamim, assistant director of the Sylhet Directorate General of Health Services, said that they passed away at MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital and Shaheed Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital between Monday morning and Tuesday morning. The deceased 7-month-old Nusiba was the daughter of Hossain Mia of Nabiganj Upazila ...

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Indian actress Jennifer Winget ties the knot

Famous Indian television actress Jennifer Winget has got married. Winget has married Singaporean businessman William Ishmael in a private ceremony in Britain. After the marriage discussions that have been going on for a few days, Jennifer confirmed the marriage by sharing glimpses of the wedding through social media. Jennifer and William got married on 16 July in a private ceremony ...

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New UK government to cut tax on household electricity bills

Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced Tuesday the removal of value added tax (VAT) on UK domestic electricity bills from October, his first measure to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons. “We’re taking immediate action to cut taxes on energy bills, put more money in people’s pockets and bring back hope,” he said in a statement ...

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South Korean ambassador meets PM’s defence adviser

South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Kim Ji-jun paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam on Tuesday. The meeting took place at the office of the Defence Adviser at the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka Cantonment in the afternoon. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged greetings and recalled the longstanding friendly ...

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Govt finalises legal panel to combat disinformation, cyberbullying: Zahed

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said the government has completed the formation of a legal panel to provide legal support against disinformation, misinformation and cyberbullying, with only a few administrative formalities remaining before it becomes operational. Speaking at a media briefing, the adviser said the government is particularly concerned about the spread ...

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ADR can cut pending cases to around 2m within next year: Asaduzzaman

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today said effective implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) could reduce the number of pending cases in the country to around two million within the next year. “Mandatory pre-filing mediation must be expanded to reduce the prolonged backlog of pending cases in the country and ensure speedy and accessible justice for the ...

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